Began production in the fall of 1948 as an ecumenical series presented on Sunday afternoon at 4:30. The series initially focused on instructing children in religious rituals and traditions.
Comic character actor of the 1960s and '70s Liam Dunn (known for his appearances in 'Young Frankenstein', 'Blazing Saddles', and 'What's Up Doc') while working as a Casting Director for CBS in 1957 gave Warren Beatty his first acting role on 'Lamp Unto My Feet' as well other big stars like Steve McQueen and George C. Scott according to Beatty's biographer Suzanne Finstad.